Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a high-performance experience in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Measured results show the pairing handles all presets at 1080p and 1440p with high average frame rates, while 4K remains playable across the board. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for this game, with the GPU scaling predictably as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Control?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 245 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 134 FPS at the same resolution when Ultra settings are applied.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, scores 26402, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, putting it 0.4% lower than the 7600.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and its immediate predecessor?

A: The data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 54247. This makes the SUPER variant 0.1% slower in this specific aggregate metric.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 155 at 1920x1080 to 79 at 3840x2160. This represents a 49% reduction in average frame rate when moving between these two resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset provides the highest minimum FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium settings preset reports a minimum FPS of 112. This is the only preset at this resolution with a recorded minimum FPS value, making it the highest available data point for that metric.

Q: Where does this specific CPU and GPU combination rank among all tested combos for Control?

A: The combination ranks 283rd out of 3720 tested combinations for this game. This places it in the top 7.6% of all recorded system configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael). It operates on a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. For Control, a game originally released in 2019, this processor provides ample computational headroom. The CPU's single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 999 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852, is particularly relevant for a game's main simulation and game logic threads.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13413. The processor also features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, which can help with data locality. In the context of Control, the data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 245 FPS, while at 4K with Low settings, it produces 125 FPS. This significant difference suggests that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The Ryzen 5 7600's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a strong performer. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (0.2% higher score) and the Intel Core i9-11900KF (0.4% lower score). This positioning suggests that for most gaming workloads, including Control, the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER, allowing the graphics card to be the primary determinant of frame rate. The processor's support for DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s also ensures fast data transfer, which can be beneficial in open-world or physics-heavy scenes. Given the measured FPS data, the Ryzen 5 7600 is a capable partner that does not appear to constrain the system's output in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Control, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, resulting in a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The card is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture (chip AD103) and operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz. It has a substantial 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores, making it well-suited for a game that was a showcase for real-time ray tracing. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209, places it in the high-end tier of graphics cards.

The GPU's memory configuration is a key asset. With 16 GB of VRAM, it comfortably handles the highest texture and asset loads at 4K resolution without exceeding memory limits. The measured FPS data shows the GPU scaling predictably with settings. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 125 FPS on Low settings to 69 FPS on Ultra. This 45% drop from Low to Ultra at 4K illustrates the heavy load that higher graphical presets place on the GPU. The card's performance is consistent with its position relative to rivals; it is 0.1% slower than the RTX 4080 and 2.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB in aggregate benchmarks.

In Control, the GPU's role is dominant, particularly at higher resolutions. The frame rate differences between resolutions are stark, with the average FPS at High settings falling from 155 at 1080p to 79 at 4K. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's raw rendering power is what determines the final output, and the CPU is not holding it back. The card's support for DirectX 12 Ultimate also allows for the full suite of graphical features in the game to be enabled, which can impact performance. The 320 W TDP and triple-slot cooler design show that this is a high-power component intended for maximum performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display resolution and performance goals. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides an average of 134 FPS, which is an excellent experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. For users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays, the High preset at 155 FPS is also a strong choice, offering a slight performance boost with a presumably minor visual difference. The Low preset at 245 FPS is only necessary for competitive play at extremely high refresh rates, as the visual quality reduction is significant.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers an average of 117 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a balanced experience. The Ultra preset still achieves 102 FPS, which is playable, but the 15 FPS gain from dropping to High may be worth the slight reduction in visual fidelity. The Medium preset offers 132 FPS, but with minimum FPS of 112, which is still smooth. For 1440p users, High appears to be the sweet spot, providing a high average frame rate while maintaining a comfortable margin above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the High preset produces an average of 79 FPS, which is suitable for a 60Hz display. The Medium preset at 89 FPS is another viable option, with a recorded minimum of 76 FPS, ensuring a stable experience. The Ultra preset at 69 FPS is playable but introduces a risk of dipping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The Low preset at 125 FPS is unnecessary for 4K, as the visual compromise is too great for the performance gain. For 4K users, the Medium or High preset is recommended to guarantee a smooth frame rate without compromising too much on visual quality. The data suggests that High or Medium settings are the most effective presets for this combination, depending on resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 283rd out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. This top 7.6% placement confirms that this is a high-end configuration capable of delivering excellent performance in this title. The rank is a composite result of the CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, combined with the GPU's high raw compute power and large memory buffer. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking both contribute to this favorable position.

The data shows that this combo sits well above the median, meaning it will outperform the vast majority of systems in this game. While the exact frame rates for other combos are not listed, the rank of 283 out of 3720 indicates that only about 282 other tested configurations are faster. This places the system in the upper echelon of gaming PCs. The strong performance is consistent with the component's individual benchmark scores, where the CPU is within 0.5% of its nearest rivals and the GPU is within 2.8% of its top competitors.

The high rank is also evidence of the balance of the pairing. A less powerful CPU would likely bottleneck the RTX 4080 SUPER at lower resolutions, while a less powerful GPU would not be able to achieve the high frame rates seen at 1440p and 4K. The 283rd rank suggests that this pairing is well-matched for Control, allowing both components to work effectively without one being a significant limiting factor. This makes the system a reliable choice for users who want to max out the game's settings at high resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across a matrix of resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 245 FPS on Low, 174 FPS on Medium (with a min of 148 and max of 200), 155 FPS on High, and 134 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear progression of performance cost as settings increase, with a 45% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 185 FPS on Low, 132 FPS on Medium (min 112, max 152), 117 FPS on High, and 102 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, with approximately a 25% decrease in average FPS. The system maintains excellent playability at this resolution, with even the Ultra preset providing triple-digit frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further. The average frame rates are 125 FPS on Low, 89 FPS on Medium (min 76, max 102), 79 FPS on High, and 69 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a more significant performance hit, with average FPS dropping by roughly 33% across all settings. This is expected, as 4K has 2.25 times the pixel count of 1440p. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is capable of handling 4K in this game, but the Ultra preset pushes the average down to 69 FPS, which may be borderline for some users.

The Medium preset is the only one that provides minimum and maximum FPS values, offering a more detailed look at frame time consistency. At 1080p, the min is 148 and max is 200; at 1440p, the min is 112 and max is 152; and at 4K, the min is 76 and max is 102. These ranges indicate a relatively stable frame rate delivery, with the minimum staying within a reasonable margin of the average.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling of this combo in Control shows a predictable pattern of performance degradation as pixel count increases. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 25%. For example, at High settings, the average goes from 155 FPS to 117 FPS. This is a moderate decrease, consistent with the 1.78x increase in pixel count.

The scaling from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is more severe, with an average FPS drop of about 33% across all settings. At High settings, the average goes from 117 FPS to 79 FPS. This is a larger relative drop, which is typical for 4K rendering, as the GPU is working much harder to fill the increased pixel count. The data suggests that the limiting component at these resolutions is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's performance headroom is not the cause of the frame rate reduction.

This scaling behavior indicates that the system is GPU-bound at all resolutions in Control. The consistent percentage drops in FPS when moving to higher resolutions point to the RTX 4080 SUPER's rendering throughput being the primary factor. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its high single-thread performance, is able to maintain the frame rate ceiling at 1080p, but it is the GPU that determines the final output at 1440p and 4K. The frame rate deltas show that while the CPU is sufficient for the task, the GPU's workload is what scales with resolution, confirming the expected bottleneck behavior for a high-end graphics card paired with a strong mid-range processor.